Senior Medical Technologist (Respiratory Equipment) London. UK

Looking for a hands-on engineering role where your work makes a real difference to people’s lives? The Lane Fox Respiratory Unit at Guy’s and St Thomas’ is hiring a Senior Medical Technologist to help keep life-supporting respiratory and ventilation equipment running safely — on our hospital wards, at our satellite sites, and in patients’ own homes.

This is a chance to build a specialist career in respiratory technology at one of the UK’s leading centres for chronic respiratory failure and long-term ventilation. If you enjoy fault-finding, repair work, and knowing exactly why your job matters, read on.

• Working pattern: 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, plus a 24/7 on-call rota
• Reference number: 196-LIS10489E

About the role

As a Senior Medical Technologist, you will maintain, repair, and support the respiratory and ventilation equipment used across our service. The work is genuinely hands-on — you will diagnose and fix faults at system, component, and circuit level, including electronic fault-finding, repair, modification, and soldering.

Every piece of equipment you sign off has to be safe, reliable, and fully compliant with Trust, manufacturer, and medical device regulations. Patients and clinical teams depend on that equipment around the clock, so accuracy and care are at the heart of the job.

You will also spend time away from the bench. The role includes community visits and multi-site work, so a full UK driving licence is essential. You will install and maintain equipment in patients’ homes and explain how to use it clearly and patiently — to families and carers as well as to nurses, doctors, and physiotherapists.

New to the field? Trainee applicants are welcome through the Annex 21 training pathway and will progress to Band 6 once they have completed their training.

What you will be doing

• Service, fault-find, and repair respiratory and ventilation equipment at system and component/circuit level, including electronic diagnostics and soldering.
• Make sure equipment is safe, tested, and compliant with Trust, manufacturer, and medical device regulations before it returns to use.
• Withdraw non-compliant equipment from service and report it through the correct channels.
• Maintain and calibrate test equipment, and keep accurate, up-to-date records.
• Take part in the on-call rota so hospital and community patients have technical support 24 hours a day.
• Install and maintain equipment across our sites and in patients’ homes, using Trust vehicles.
• Provide clear technical advice and training to healthcare professionals, patients, families, and carers.
• Support equipment trials, service improvement projects, and the training of junior staff and Annex 21 trainees.
• Make sure equipment is handled and decontaminated safely, in line with infection control policies.

Who we are looking for

You do not need to tick every box, but the points below describe the kind of person who will do well in this role.

Essential

• A degree in engineering, biomedical engineering, electronics, medical physics, or a related subject — or equivalent practical experience.
• Solid electronic fault-finding and repair skills at component and circuit level.
• Registration with, or eligibility to join, the Register of Clinical Technologists (RCT).
• A full UK driving licence.
• The ability to work well on your own and as part of a small, friendly team.
• Clear communication, good organisation, and confident computer skills.

Desirable

• Experience working with medical devices, especially ventilators.
• Experience in a hospital or clinical environment, and knowledge of home mechanical ventilation.
• Experience delivering training to multidisciplinary teams.
• An MSc in a relevant subject, or completed manufacturer training courses.
• An understanding of NHS policies and on-call services.

About the Lane Fox Respiratory Unit

The Lane Fox Respiratory Unit provides specialist care for patients who need invasive and non-invasive ventilation. The Technical Services team supports a 14-bed unit at Guy’s Hospital, a 20-bed satellite weaning unit at East Surrey Hospital, more than 2,600 patients living in the community on long-term ventilation, and the paediatric respiratory service at Evelina London Children’s Hospital.

Core service hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, with 24/7 technical cover provided through an on-call rota so patients and clinical teams are never left without support.

Our values

Everyone at the Trust is expected to bring our three core values to their day-to-day work:

• Caring — putting patients first with compassionate, respectful, person-centred care.
• Ambitious — striving for excellence through innovation, integrity, and continuous improvement.
• Inclusive — working together, valuing diversity, and building an inclusive, anti-racist culture.

Pay, contract, and hours

This is a permanent, full-time post on Agenda for Change Band 6, paying £47,951 to £56,863 a year, including the High Cost Area allowance. Core hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, with paid participation in the 24/7 on-call rota. Trainee applicants join through the Annex 21 pathway and move onto Band 6 once they qualify.

Important information for applicants

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, so a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be carried out before any appointment is confirmed.

Applications are welcome from candidates who need Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK, and these will be considered alongside all other applications. Since 6 April 2017, Skilled Worker applicants seeking entry clearance into the UK have had to provide a criminal record certificate from each country where they have lived for 12 months or more in the past 10 years, and adult dependants are subject to the same requirement. Up-to-date guidance is available on the UK Visas and Immigration pages at gov.uk.

How to apply

If this sounds like the right move for you, submit your application before the closing date of 13 June 2026. Please note that previous applicants need not apply.

For an informal chat or any questions about the role, you can contact:

• Rakesh Shukla, Head of Technical Services — rakesh.shukla@gstt.nhs.uk — 020 7188 3437
• Mike Mackie, Chief Medical Technologist — mike.mackie@gstt.nhs.uk — 020 7188 3437
• Nick Weston, Chief Medical Technologist — nick.weston@gstt.nhs.uk — 020 7188 3437

Frequently asked questions

Where is this job based?

The role is based at St Thomas’ Hospital, Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7EH, with travel to other Trust sites and to patients’ homes in the community.

How much does it pay?

The salary is £47,951 to £56,863 a year on NHS Band 6, including the High Cost Area allowance.

Do I need a driving licence?

Yes. A full UK driving licence is essential because the role includes home visits and work across several sites.

Can I apply if I am still training?

Yes. Trainee applicants can apply through the Annex 21 pathway and progress to Band 6 once they have completed their training.

Is visa sponsorship available?

Applications from candidates who need Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside all others.

What is the closing date?

Applications close on 13 June 2026.

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